@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Aug 22, 2026
Just say that I'm on the ballot one more time."
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“In the present state of the correspondence and of the relations between the two Governments on these important subjects it is not deemed consistent with the public interest to…”
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164 years ago · 1862
“If there be those who would not save the Union unless they could at the same time save slavery, I do not agree with them.”
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@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Aug 22, 2026
The Military/Ballroom Complex being built on the hallowed grounds of the White House, which is so vital for National Security, will be THE GREATEST OF ITS KIND!
@jimbanks· Republican · IN· Aug 22, 2026
If we legislate it and give Congress power to determine when TPS is appropriate when it's not, then we'll be able to address these issues long after President Trump leaves the White House.
@jimbanks· Republican · IN· Aug 22, 2026
These seven bills are common sense, everything from stopping illegals from driving semi-trucks to banning birthright citizenship, to stopping chain migration, to cracking down on those who misuse the H-1B visas for cheap labor.
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Aug 22, 2026
These ablution stations single out one subset of the population for special treatment based on religion.
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Aug 22, 2026
I was grateful to the Supreme Court and touting the project as vital to national security.
@petericketts· NE· Aug 22, 2026
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